Nutrition Archives - Endocrinology Advisor

Vitamin D Supplementation May Reduce Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism in KTRs

By

Natasha Persaud

September 1, 2022

Coronary calcification developed with poorly controlled tertiary hyperparathyroidism and elevated iFGF23 levels after transplantation, the investigators reported.

General Endocrinology

Ultra-Processed Foods May Up CKD Risk

By

Natasha Persaud

June 30, 2022

Sugar-sweetened beverages are a frequently consumed ultra-processed food group.

More experienced neurologists can slightly improve stroke outcomes.

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

Prognostic Nomogram for Patients with Large Vessel Occlusion Undergoing EVT

By

Ron Goldberg

June 24, 2022

Researchers sought to develop a prediction nomogram for stroke management in patients with large vessel occlusion treated with endovascular thrombectomy.

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

Food Consumption Time-of-Day and CVD Death in Patients with Diabetes

By

Ron Goldberg

June 3, 2022

A study was conducted to determine if food intake time affects long-term survival in patients with diabetes.

General Endocrinology

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Reductions in Some Causes of Death in Middle-Aged Men

By

Sheila Jacobs

May 31, 2022

A study was conducted over 61 years with a single cohort of men to examine the relationship between diet and causes of death.

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

Prognostic Nutritional Index, Serum Sodium Level Enhance Risk Prediction in Heart Failure

By

Sheila Jacobs

May 20, 2022

Investigators examined the relationship among nutritional status, hyponatremia, and risk for morality in patients with heart failure.

Pediatric Endocrinology

Prevalence of Global Malnutrition in Children With Cerebral Palsy

By

Mary Stroka

April 29, 2022

In a systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers estimated the prevalence of malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies in children with cerebral palsy.

Bone Metabolism

Eating 6 Prunes a Day Prevents Bone Loss in Patients With Osteoporosis

By

Kristin Della Volpe

April 22, 2022

Eating prunes daily may protect against bone loss, osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet emphasizes portion size, eating a variety of foods, and reducing sodium intake, while increasing potassium, calcium, and magnesium. While the diet is intended to help treat and prevent high blood pressure, it also reduces the risk of other diseases including diabetes. Foods in this diet include: fish, poultry, fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. Dairy is allowed as long as it is low-fat or fat free. Sweets and red meat should be limited.

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

Effects of Nutritional Components on Risk for Cardiometabolic Diseases

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

February 22, 2022

A meta-analysis was conducted to determine the quality of evidence for the associations between specific dietary factors and risk for cardiometabolic diseases.

General Medicine

Potential Applications for Newer Technologies to Improve Understanding of Undernutrition

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

August 26, 2021

Investigators reviewed technologies which may be useful in monitoring and improving gut health for use in low-income and middle-income countries.